August 1, 2003

• Sausalito Gorgeous sailboats in the harbor at Sausalito. Lots of teak wood decks. Saw some boats built in the 1920′s. A two-masted schooner. Laser races. But we didn’t get to sail. There is the most beautiful glasswork in the shop called Petri’s. Glass jellyfish blown in layers into glass pillars. Enameled bronze frogs by Tim “Frogman” Cotterill, and a large sculpture by Bill Toma which cost $20,000.

  
  Tip for if you ever want to visit Alcatraz: Buy tickets a week in advance because they’re always sold out otherwise.
  
  In spite of all the hype about San Francisco, it’s a dirty, smelly city. My favorite places are the mountains east of Fresno. Less people. More room. Less traffic. Free parking. Lots of hiking.
  
  The most gorgeous place near Fresno is 30 minutes east on Shepherd, taking Tollhouse Rd. north into the foothills. Turn right on Sample Rd. to see the most beautiful fence I’ve ever seen.
  
  

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